Lex Nicoleta, creator of the viral lifestyle brand Coastal Grandmother, joined Ag Meter for an in-depth conversation that blended family, farming, food, wine, and the evolving role of social media …
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
On the latest AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, dive into the intersection of agriculture, marketing, and social media with influencer Lex Nicoleta, the …
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer explore a wide array of topics that matter to California agriculture and beyond, from …
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
California’s wine industry is heading into 2026 with renewed optimism following one of the most favorable growing seasons in recent years. In a conversation on Ag Meter, Allison Jordan—Vice President …
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer explore a wide array of topics that matter to California agriculture and beyond, from …
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
The agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges, from shifting commodity markets to labor shortages and automation. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities shared timely insights …
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
Rethinking Wine for a New Generation: A Global Conversation with Master of Wine Tim Hanni The global wine industry is at a crossroads. Declining consumption, shifting demographics, oversupply, and changing …
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
AgNet News Hour Featuring Master of Wine Tim Hanni On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—sat down with Master of Wine, author, consultant, and sensory-science educator Tim …
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
Building a Global Framework for the Future of Wine Nicholas Karavidas continued outlining his vision for a more unified global structure that supports the small and mid-sized producers who represent …
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
The Friday edition of the AgNet News Hour opened with hosts Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—and Lorrie Boyer welcoming listeners to another episode filled with agricultural insight, industry analysis, and expert …
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
In this Thursday edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sit down with Roger Isom, a leading voice in California agriculture. The conversation covers critical challenges …
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
Nat DiBuduo: The Godfather of California Grapes Reflects on Tradition, Change, and the Future of Wine Honoring a Living Legend As October marks Italian Heritage Month and the celebration of …
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
The October 15 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of California agriculture’s most respected voices: Nat DiBuduo, former Allied Grape Growers president and lifelong champion of California’s wine …
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
A Tribute to the Central Valley’s Grape, Raisin, and Wine Legacy The Central Valley’s proud agricultural spirit will be on full display once again at the third annual Whole Vine …

















